Iyak (en. Iyak)

/iˈjak/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The act of producing sound from the throat to express emotion, often related to sadness or pain.

She cried upon learning that she wouldn't be able to study next year.

Umiyak siya nang malaman niyang hindi siya makakapag-aral sa susunod na taon.

The release of tears as a sign of emotion.

She started to cry as tears rolled down her cheeks.

Nagsimula siyang umiyak nang lumabas ang mga luha sa kanyang mga mata.

The crying of a child as a reaction to hunger or discomfort.

The baby cried due to hunger.

Umiyak ang sanggol dahil sa gutom.

Cry rainbows

Crying that depicts a range of emotions from sadness to happiness.

Umiyak ng bahaghari

Crying continuously

Crying without stopping.

Iyak nang iyak

tears

The liquid that comes from the eyes when crying.

luha

longing

The emotional feeling of loss that leads to crying.

pangungulila

cry

Wow, I'm crying because of your story.

Grabe, naiiyak ako sa kwento mo.

weep

You seem so happy, but you were weeping earlier.

Parang ang saya-saya mo, pero nag-tangis ka kanina.

raining tears

It’s raining tears from the people for the deceased artist.

Umuulan ng luha ang mga tao sa nasirang artista.